Dennis Mills
CRIME & SAFETY
Man accused of killing own father, daughter dies after allegedly hanging himself
BATON ROUGE - A man accused of killing his father and adult daughter before shooting himself in March died after complications from allegedly hanging himself, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Brent DeLoach, 63 was discovered during rounds early Thursday morning at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison unresponsive...
Three arrested after Baton Rouge traffic stop ends with I-12 pursuit in Livingston Parish
LIVINGSTON — Two adults and a 13-year-old juvenile were arrested after a traffic stop in Baton Rouge ended with a pursuit through Livingston Parish on Interstate 12. It was around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 when Baton Rouge Police officers stopped a driver. During that stop though, officials tell UWK that the driver took off and got on Interstate 12 headed into Livingston Parish.
Denham Springs man arrested following Concordia Parish cyber crime investigation
VIDALIA, La. (KNOE) - A Denham Springs man has been arrested after the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit launched an investigation into his online activities. On June 17, the CPSO Cyber Crime Unit began investigating 22-year-old Tyler Emile Woodrow after he started communicating online with who he...
Louisiana Man Flees Courtroom After Learning He Had Warrants, Then Beats Homeowner in Nearby Neighborhood
A 17-year-old is on the run following a wild chain of events that started in a downtown Baton Rouge courthouse on Wednesday, July 24. Baton Rouge Police said Kendrick Miller caused a police search across the downtown area when he ran away from the 19th Judicial Courthouse yesterday afternoon after learning he had active warrants.
Two arrested after person shot, robbed during sale in Port Allen
PORT ALLEN - Two people were arrested after a person was shot and robbed during an attempt to sell an item, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the shooting took place Tuesday, July 23 in the Rebelle Lane area of Port Allen. The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, reported that he had attempted to sell an item through an online marketplace when the suspect brandished a handgun, robbed him, and shot him in the leg.
Toddler struck in hit-and-run on Harry Drive, brought to hospital in stable condition
BATON ROUGE — A toddler was brought to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on Harry Drive, Baton Rouge Police said. The two-year-old was struck by a vehicle on Harry Road near North Carrollton Avenue and was found unconscious in the street. The child was brought to a hospital after emergency officials were called and is stable, BRPD said.
Louisiana police officer killed during a SWAT operation, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana police officer was killed this week during a hostage and standoff situation, the Lafayette Police Department said Friday. In a statement on its Facebook page, the department identified the officer killed as Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a SWAT negotiator. The husband and father of five joined the department in November 2013 and had served as a school resource officer in the past.
Bluebonnet Boulevard between I-10, Picardy Avenue re-opened after hazardous materials incident
BATON ROUGE - Bluebonnet Boulevard in front of the Hyatt Place hotel re-opened after a hazardous materials incident, according to officials. Louisiana State Police Hazmat has been called in to take over the scene. No other information is available at this time.
'Career offender' sentenced for drug trafficking charges after agents buy dozens of grams of heroin
BATON ROUGE - A man was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for drug trafficking charges amid an investigation into drug trafficking circles around the parish. Officials called Timothy Franklin, 40, a "career offender" in a release sent out Friday morning announcing his sentencing. Franklin was convicted for four counts of distribution of heroin.
One critically injured after shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street
BATON ROUGE - One person was transported after a shooting on Gus Young Avenue and North 35th Street Thursday, according to officials. The person being transported is critically injured. No other information is available at this time.
LSP: Louisiana State Representative charged with DWI in Ascension Parish
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Following an overnight traffic stop and impaired driving investigation, State Representative Kendricks “Ken” Brass was charged with 1st offense DWI and Improper Lane Use. Shortly after midnight on July 26, 2024, a Trooper with Louisiana State Police Troop A observed a 2018 GMC Yukon...
St. Gabriel Police officer arrested for domestic violence charges, placed on administrative leave
GONZALES - An officer with the St. Gabriel Police Department was arrested for domestic abuse, according to the Gonzales Police Department. Officers were dispatched Friday at 2 p.m. in reference to a disturbance. As a result, Ronald Monroe Jr. was arrested. Monroe was arrested for domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.